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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
TPMS Illuminated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
tyre pressure lamp on
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
tyre pressure lamp on
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides and BOTH slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view BOTH sides side windows (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges slight perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH sides (4.4.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced BOTH sides (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides and BOTH slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view BOTH sides side windows (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges slight perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH sides (4.4.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin breather pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front undertray damaged
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Park brake slightly lagging in operation
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested lamp incorrect (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested lamp incorrect (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has cut exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front undertray damaged
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Park brake slightly lagging in operation
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Damage to tyre sidewall inner & outer
n/s & o/s dip beam image poor
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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GH05 WES is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2008 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 78,657 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GH05 WES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GH05 WES is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2008.
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